Health sensing bathroom device
AssigneeKohler Co.
InventorsRafael Rexach, Jiunntyng Chen
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Abstract
Various bathroom devices for the collection of data are described. In one example, a mirror cabinet includes a mirror frame, a sensor cavity, and a controller. The mirror frame is configured to support a mirror substrate that provides a reflection of one or more users in proximity of the mirror cabinet. The sensor cavity coupled to the mirror frame and is configured to support a sensor for detecting a health condition of the one or more users in proximity to the mirror cabinet. A controller is configured to analyze data received from the sensor to determine the health condition.
Claims21
A mirror cabinet comprising:
- a mirror frame configured to support a mirror substrate that provides a reflection of one or more users in proximity of the mirror cabinet;
- a sensor cavity coupled to the mirror frame and configured to support a sensor for detecting a health condition of the one or more users in proximity to the mirror cabinet;
- and
- a controller configured to analyze data received from the sensor to determine the health condition.
A method for a mirror cabinet, the method comprising:
- determining a presence of a user;
- instructing a drive mechanism to reveal a camera for collection of user data;
- starting a timer;
- and
- in response to a preset time elapsing at the time, instructing the drive mechanism to cover the camera.
A toilet seat comprising:
- a toilet seat frame configured to support a user;
- a sensor cavity within the toilet seat frame and configured to support a sensor for detecting a health condition of the user in proximity to the toilet seat;
- and
- a controller configured to analyze data received from the sensor.
21-32. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.